From an abandoned girl to a wealthy lady

Chapter 181: Transformation is Coming: New Obstacles Hinder Progress

Detective Zhao's voice was still echoing in the room, "...leave everything to...the young lady...inherit..." Wen Nuan felt as if she was hit head-on by a huge wave, and she felt dizzy.

The Mo Group, this behemoth, is actually going to be handed over to her?

She subconsciously looked at Mo Han, but saw that his deep eyes were full of determination and support.

Wen Nuan took a deep breath and suppressed the emotions surging in her heart, "I understand."

The smell of disinfectant in the hospital was pungent. Mr. Mo was lying on the hospital bed, his face pale and his breathing weak.

Wen Nuan and Mo Han stood by the bed, the atmosphere was suffocating and depressing.

The sudden ringing of a cell phone broke the silence. Wen Nuan picked up the call, her brows gradually furrowed.

After hanging up the phone, she looked at Mo Han with a serious expression, "The Mo family...something happened again."

It turned out that just as the reputation of the Mo family business had been restored, some voices questioning the transformation plan appeared online.

Some people spread rumors that the Mo family's transformation was to evade their previous responsibilities, and some even maliciously speculated that Mr. Mo's illness was related to the transformation.

These remarks spread quickly and caused quite a stir on the Internet.

Wen Nuan rubbed her aching temples and felt overwhelmed.

Just then, public relations expert Lin knocked on the door and came in. He looked a little tired, but still maintained a professional attitude.

"Young Madam, Mr. Mo, regarding the negative public opinion online, I have a preliminary response plan..." He handed a document to Wen Nuan and explained the response strategy in detail: first, contact major platforms to delete false information; second, issue an official statement to clarify the facts, and announce some details of the transformation plan to enhance public trust; finally, find the source of this public opinion incident and hold the rumormongers accountable.

Wen Nuan looked through the documents carefully. Public relations expert Lin's plan was clear, logical, and targeted, which made her tense nerves relax a little.

She nodded appreciatively. "Expert Lin, this plan is excellent. Thank you for your hard work." Public relations expert Lin smiled faintly. "It's my job, young madam, you're welcome." He paused and added, "However, it will probably take some time to completely quell this public opinion storm..." Before he finished speaking, the office door was flung open and a slightly panicked voice rang out, "Young madam, this is bad..."

The panicked assistant, sweating profusely, spoke rapidly, "Young Madam, the online smear campaign against us is spreading more and more widely! Moreover, it now involves...it involves the Master's illness..."

Wen Nuan stood up suddenly, her face ashen.

Mr. Mo’s illness is a taboo in the Mo family, but now it is being maliciously exploited, which makes her furious.

"Investigate! Investigate immediately! I want to know who is behind this!"

Public relations expert Lin also realized the seriousness of the situation and immediately arranged a team to investigate.

Preliminary investigation results show that this smear campaign is more organized and premeditated than the last one, and there seems to be an invisible hand controlling everything.

Just then, the door of the conference room was pushed open and several executives of the Mo Group walked in.

Their expressions were solemn, with a hint of doubt and dissatisfaction in their eyes.

"Young Madam," one of the gray-haired elders said solemnly, "We have some questions about this transformation plan."

Another middle-aged man echoed, "That's right. The Mo Group has always been based on traditional industries. This transformation is too drastic and the risks are too high. We are worried..."

Wen Nuan understood their concerns.

These veteran employees have worked in the Mo Group for many years and have long been accustomed to the traditional business model, so they naturally feel uneasy about the transformation.

What's more, this transformation involves their vital interests, so it is understandable that they are resisting.

"I understand your concerns," Wen Nuan said calmly, yet with undeniable resolve. "But times are changing, and so are the markets. If we don't proactively seek change, we'll ultimately fall behind." She paused, her gaze sweeping over everyone present. "I believe that as long as we unite, we can overcome these difficulties and achieve a successful transformation!"

However, these old officials did not buy it.

They all shook their heads, expressing their reservations about the transformation plan. Some even openly questioned Wen Nuan's ability, believing that she was too young and lacked sufficient experience to lead the transformation of the Mo Group.

The atmosphere in the conference room became increasingly tense and on the verge of a showdown.

Just then, Mo Han walked in. He walked to Wen Nuan, gently held her hand, and gave her silent support.

Wen Nuan felt the warmth of his palm, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She raised her head and met Mo Han's deep gaze, and saw trust in his firm eyes.

"I believe in my wife," Mo Han said in a deep and powerful voice, "She has the ability to lead the Mo Group to new glory."

Wen Nuan took a deep breath and felt the strength Mo Han gave her. She knew that she was not fighting alone.

"Now, I need everyone's cooperation," he said, his warm gaze sweeping over everyone present once again. "If you still have questions, you can communicate with me privately, but please do not spread unfavorable remarks in public. This will only make the situation worse."

After saying that, Wen Nuan picked up the documents on the table and turned to leave the meeting room.

Mo Han followed closely behind her, and the two left side by side, leaving behind a room full of executives looking at each other in bewilderment.

In the corridor, the warm footsteps suddenly stopped.

She turned to look at Mo Han, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes, "What if...what if we can't find the mastermind behind this?"

Mo Han reached out and held her in his arms, whispering, "Don't worry, I will always be with you."

Wen Nuan leaned on his shoulder, feeling his warm embrace, and her heart felt a little more at ease.

Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and raised her head sharply, "Detective Zhao..."

Wen Nuan immediately contacted Detective Zhao and got straight to the point: "Detective Zhao, I need you to help me investigate one thing about the recent public opinion storm surrounding the Mo family. I suspect that the remnants of those slanderers from last time are behind the scenes." Detective Zhao's eyes were sharp, and he pondered for a moment: "Young Madam, do you have any clues?" Wen Nuan handed the information collected by public relations expert Lin to Detective Zhao, and added: "The time and manner of the appearance of these slanderous remarks are very regular, and the content is very specific. It is obvious that someone deliberately arranged it." Detective Zhao carefully flipped through the information, his brows furrowed, and his fingers tapped lightly on the information.

After a while, he raised his head, a gleam in his eyes: "Young Madam, this information is very valuable. I need some time to analyze it. Maybe I can find some clues."

Faced with internal doubts in the company, Wen Nuan did not choose to confront them head-on, but instead found another way.

She invited all the executives who disagreed to attend a workshop on successful industry transformation cases.

At the meeting, experts and scholars shared several cases of successful transformation of traditional enterprises, and analyzed in depth and in an easy-to-understand manner the importance of transformation and how to cope with the challenges in the transformation process.

At first, the old officials were somewhat skeptical, and even whispered in private, sneering at the content of the seminar.

But as the case was explained in depth and data analysis was presented, they gradually realized the necessity and urgency of transformation.

After the seminar, several executives approached Wen Nuan and expressed their willingness to support her transformation plan.

Detective Zhao also made a breakthrough in his investigation.

He found that although the IP addresses of the online accounts that spread rumors were different, their registration times and usage habits were highly similar, which indicated that they were likely operated by a team.

Moreover, he discovered a key clue - these accounts had interacted with an online forum called "Ark".

This forum is very secretive and can only be registered with an invitation code. The administrator of the forum is a mysterious figure with the alias "Lord of the Ark".

Detective Zhao reported the results of the investigation to Wen Nuan, "Young Madam, I suspect that this 'Lord of the Ark' is the mastermind behind this."

Wen Nuan's eyes shone, "Lord of the Ark..." She pondered for a moment, then suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and stood up abruptly, "Arrange it immediately, I need to meet someone."

Mo Han looked at Wen Nuan's hurriedly leaving back, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, and he whispered to the assistant beside him, "Protect the young lady secretly and ensure her safety." The assistant took the order and left.

Mo Han stood there, looking at the gradually darkening night outside the window, feeling a little uneasy in his heart.

He picked up his phone and dialed a number, "Please help me check if there are any suspicious people who have contacted Fang's slanderers recently..." A respectful voice came from the other end of the phone, "Yes, Mr. Mo." Zhou's Internet celebrity "Sharp Brother" pretended to be mysterious and posted a status on the social platform: "I heard that a certain company is undergoing transformation on the surface, but in fact it is to cover up the previous scandal. Wow, they have good intentions!" The accompanying picture is a meaningful picture: a hand trying to cover an overturned sewage bucket.

Although no names were mentioned, netizens who were familiar with the recent Mo incident immediately understood what was going on. The comment section was quickly flooded with speculation and insults.

Wen Nuan looked at the comments that kept refreshing on her phone screen, her face terribly gloomy.

Public relations expert Lin hurried in, sweating profusely. "Young Madam, this post from 'Sharp Brother' has a very negative impact. The online suspicions about us are growing louder and louder!"

Wen Nuan took a deep breath and suppressed her anger. "Immediately contact the platform and ask them to delete this post and ban 'Sharp Brother''s account."

"I've already contacted them," PR expert Lin said helplessly. "The platform said 'Sharp Brother's' updates weren't specifically directed at us, and he has a huge following. If we rashly ban him, it might cause a bigger backlash..."

Wen Nuan stood up suddenly and paced back and forth in the office, anxiety spreading in the air.

"We can't go on like this," she paused, her eyes determined. "We must find the mastermind behind this as soon as possible, otherwise the transformation plan will be difficult to advance."

She called Detective Zhao, "Detective Zhao, have you found out the true identity of the 'Lord of the Ark'?"

Detective Zhao's slightly apologetic voice came from the other end of the line, "Young Madam, 'Ark Master' is very cunning. He uses multiple layers of proxy servers. I haven't been able to track down his real IP address yet..."

"Keep checking! We must find out as soon as possible!" Wen Nuan said in a firm tone. After hanging up the phone, she walked to the window, overlooking the dazzling night view of the city, but her heart was filled with gloom.

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she turned around abruptly, her eyes sharp, "Expert Lin, please help me arrange it. I need to meet with Representative Wu."

At the same time, in a hidden basement, a man was sitting in front of a computer. The screen showed the updates of "Sharp Brother" and comments from netizens.

A sinister smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, his fingers tapped quickly on the keyboard, and he sent a message: "Well done, continue to intensify the public opinion offensive..." After sending it, he slowly turned around, and the dim light shone on his face. It was - Fang the slanderer.

He looked at a photo hanging on the wall. In the photo, there was a picture of Wen Nuan and Mo Han hugging each other intimately.

A vicious glint flashed in Fang's slanderer's eyes, "Wen Nuan, Mo Han, the game has just begun..."

Wen Nuan pushed open the door of Public Representative Wu's office and saw Public Representative Wu sitting behind his desk, looking at his phone with an angry look on his face.

Seeing Wen Nuan, Representative Wu immediately stood up and said excitedly, "Mrs. Mo, you still have the nerve to come see me? Your Mo family..."

Wen Nuan interrupted him, her tone calm yet tinged with authority. "Mr. Wu, I know you have many misunderstandings about our Mo Group, but I'm here today to tell you the truth." She handed a document to Public Representative Wu. "This is the detailed content of our Mo Group transformation plan. Please take a close look."

Public representative Wu took the document with a doubtful attitude. Just as he opened the first page, the office door was flung open...

A voice came from the door, "I think this document doesn't mention..."